With more and more fashion designers looking to use recyclable materials in the making of their clothes it only makes sense to fuse plastic together to create new and unique textiles. Yard lengths of material can be made from fusing plastic Read More …
Year: 2010
Homemade Hot Cheetos Purse
Guess what I did today? I made a purse out of Cheetos bags. For my first Cheeto bag purse I chose to go with a simple square shape to get a feel for what it’s like to work with Cheetos Read More …
Trash Bag Dress Project Comes to An End
I am pleased to say that I have finished my trash bag dress project. There are some mistakes and not everything came out perfect but for my first time working with a material like this I think I did damned Read More …
Trash Bag Dress Project Update #3
Here’s another update on my Trash Bag Dress Project. I spent hours and hours hand making all the flowers I’m putting around the waistband of the dress. It took a little experimenting with the plastic to achieve the look I wanted for the flowers but they are so adorable I love them.
Trash Bag Dress Project Update #2
The Trash Bag Dress is coming along really well, especially considering I’m not using a pattern. I have some alterations left to do to the bodice, some final touches and of course I still have the dress’s accessories to make. Here’s some photos of how the dress is looking as of right now.
Trash Bag Dress Project Update #1
It’s been pretty difficult pinning down my daughter for fittings so my progress has been slow to say the least I had a major meltdown – literally – one night while fusing my dress pieces together. I failed to realize Read More …
Trash Bag Dress Project
I am making a dress out of trash bags. My dress won’t be your typical loosely draped, tied up and duct taped trash bag dress. I won’t be using duct tape at all. My dress will be white with pink Read More …
Looking for Mom Bloggers
I’m looking for a handful of mom bloggers who’d be willing to be a part of a group interview to discuss the challenges we face as parents to keep our kids safe and morally grounded as new technology becomes more Read More …
How to Make Your Own Tutu – Free Lessons
This is awesome! Miss Tutu herself is giving free lessons. If you are looking to learn how to make your own tutus then go sign up but first you’ll need know what name to use so she’ll know I sent Read More …
Chickpeas and Jalepeno Polenta Recipe
Summary: Creamy Chickpeas served over fried jalapeño cilantro Polenta, topped with sour cream and green onions. Ingredients 1 Can of Shelled Chickpeas, strained and rinsed 1 Tsp Garlic Salt 1 Tsp Cumin 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan 1/2 Cup Milk 3 Tbsp Butter Read More …
Parenting Grown Children through the Party Phase
I don’t know about anybody else but I am finding this stage of parenting to be just a wee bit tedious. You see I have a grown daughter, 21 years old, who is in the thick of this particular phase. Read More …
Free Printable No Soliciting Sign
My husband made this cute little No Soliciting sign that targets everyone knocking on my door who shouldn’t be. Someone actually stole it off of my front door so today I was printing another one and thought I’d share it Read More …
Super Bowl Sunday Recipes including Vegan Alternatives
Super Bowl Sunday Recipes including Vegan Alternatives Although I don’t know anything about football except that a yellow flag means a penalty and a touchdown means points we are having a Super Bowl party made up of carnivores and vegans Read More …
Spicy Baked Apple Crumb
Summary: Reds Hots make this dish spicy, sweet and divine! Ingredients 6 red apples 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup cinnamon red hot candies 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon For Crumb Topping 2/3 cup Original Bisquick mix 2/3 cup packed Read More …
Basic Macaroni Pasta Salad
Summary: This is a basic picnic style macaroni pasta salad. Ingredients 1 Package Pasta Salad Noodles 1/2 cup Real Mayonaise 1/2 Cup Miracle Whip 1 Tablespoon Mustard 1 Cup Chopped Celery 2 Hard Boiled Eggs, chopped 1 small jar Pimento Read More …
Twice Baked Potatoes
Summary: These twice baked potatoes make a great party appetizer and are vegan and vegetarian friendly. Ingredients 6 Potatoes 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup milk Salt Baco Bits Shredded Cheddar Cheese Vegan and Vegetarians may substitute Soy Milk for milk Read More …
Hot Spicy Chicken Wings
Summary: These are hot, juicy and just plain amazing chicken wings Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt 2 pounds chicken wings 2 tablespoons butter 1 garlic clove finely minced 2 tablespoons Sriracha 1 Tablespoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 1 Cup Barbecue Sauce Read More …